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PrincessDiana · 03-26-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KathyinCali

I'm not offended at all, but for me I'm different in that I do not get annoyed because I know (especially for me) that I could have looked up everything on this forum and never posted at all, and asking questions was my way of becoming comfortable with everyone here. YT can be a bit intimidating at first (at least for me) and getting some "real time" responses to my posts and questions made me feel a part of so that I could venture forward and become a part of the group

That's just me, and everyone is different.

I've said it before and I'll say it again that I do think an "Introduce Yourself" section would compliment the YT site tremendously but I'm sure the Administrators of the site get so many great ideas they have to pick and choose what they believe is best.

That makes a lot of sense, I never thought of it that way. I agree with the "Introduce Yourself" section. I've seen it be very successful before.

Ellie May · 03-26-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by PrincessDiana

That makes a lot of sense, I never thought of it that way. I agree with the "Introduce Yourself" section. I've seen it be very successful before.

Someone asked about having a welcome section a couple months ago and Admin wants newbies to post in the general or my yorkie pics to introduce themselves instead.

daisy mae06 · 03-26-2008, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by memphismomma

I think this is a great idea i havent really been here that long but actually have never really felt that welcome and the only reason i was staying has changed i wont go into that but im so upset i just dont think i want to come back here anymore which breaks my heart because it has really helped me coming here with my issuses i have never reached out to anyone here because of not feeling welcome i do want to say thank you to all that were nice to me

Julie ????? What is Up?
You know you have me.. I am here I have Reached out to you and Maureen is here too.. I was Here over a Year before I really met anyone or felt like I was wanted.

juliaw04 · 03-26-2008, 05:17 PM

Luvnmyyorkie and Mybabyboymax- If there is anything specific you'd like me to do, just let me know! I'm here to help in anyway possible!

LuvnmyYorkie · 03-27-2008, 08:27 AM

I PM'd Admin about a separate section for "Intro's" and they think it is better for newbies to post in the General Discussion section. But they like the idea of the Welcoming Committee and want me to let them know what we plan on doing.

I want to send out PM's (to everyone who wants to help) of a list of the newest members 2 times a week. If everyone can pick a few people to reach out and send a little PM to say hi and offer help using YT, it would help. I already have 1 newbie PM'ing me and I am helping her with where to post certain things.

We also need to make it our goal (for each time/day you're on YT) to find 5 no or low repsonse threads that have been pushed back. Just a simple "Bumping this up for you!" post will do. I know a few us have already started this and I've seen each thread I bumped finally be answered. If we each do 5 of these each day, it will really help!

Any more ideas you have, feel free to PM them! I also added YT Welcoming Committee to my siggy, so if you all want to do that as well, go for it!

Thanks!

saphire · 03-27-2008, 08:55 AM

I will help where I can, no great skills but will try to welcome new members.
I often try to do it, but this board is getting sooo big

It took a while for me to feel "at home" too. I think you have to respond to posts in order for the "older' members to get to know you. I found that did help in the beginning. I also have to post in the middle of the night when everyone else is up and about

If I happen to be away for a few days, it's bedlam trying to catch up with the hundreds of posts - but it is fun.

Sheilagh

Nancy1999 · 03-27-2008, 09:16 AM

A word about "bumping up", this sometime just makes new threads go down the list faster. If a post is worth bumping, why not take the time to answer it. Not all posts require 10 answers.

chachi · 03-27-2008, 09:19 AM

I would be happy to help out

LuvnmyYorkie · 03-27-2008, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

A word about "bumping up", this sometime just makes new threads go down the list faster. If a post is worth bumping, why not take the time to answer it. Not all posts require 10 answers.

If its a question that you can't answer, but someone else can, then that is why you bump it. It doesn't make it go down the lister faster, it brings it up to the first page.

Nancy1999 · 03-27-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by LuvnmyYorkie

If its a question that you can't answer, but someone else can, then that is why you bump it. It doesn't make it go down the lister faster, it brings it up to the first page.

No, I mean the other new questions go down the page faster, and then you will need to bump them and so on and so on. Do you understand?

LuvnmyYorkie · 03-27-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

No, I mean the other new questions go down the page faster, and then you will need to bump them and so on and so on. Do you understand?

I understand, but once the question is answered it doesn't need to be bumped any more. So the cycle doesn't keep going and going. A lot of us like the idea, but everyone has their own opinion.

Nancy1999 · 03-27-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by LuvnmyYorkie

I understand, but once the question is answered it doesn't need to be bumped any more. So the cycle doesn't keep going and going. A lot of us like the idea, but everyone has their own opinion.

Oh, you mean only bump unanswered questions?

LuvnmyYorkie · 03-27-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sammiz

I think it would be good to have a 'WELCOME' area of the forum that new members are automatically directed to....where they go first to 'introduce' and tell a little about themselves.....and there the 'welcoming committee' could greet them, answer any questions they may have about navigating the forum and such. If there was a 'WELCOME' area, newbies posts wouldn't get lost in the 'General Discussion'....

just an idea....

I just had an idea. Since we can't have a separate "Welcome" area, maybe we could start a thread that first post in it has a basic "navigation" tutorial. We could also have a list of members that are willing to answer any [navigation] questions they may have. With each new member, we could send them the link to that thread and tell them to introduce themselves there (and they can do their intro where ever else if they want). Just a thought, tell me what you think.

LuvnmyYorkie · 03-27-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Oh, you mean only bump unanswered questions?

Yeah. If the question only has one response, but it was answered, then there is no need. But there are a lot of questions that have no repsonses or they just have a few posts that say, "sorry, can't answer, but good luck" or whatnot.

GoldenMilesLV · 03-27-2008, 10:25 AM

I just wanted you all to know that I am new here and have never felt unwelcomed. I do try to watch what tones I use and what I write because I don't want to be taken the wrong way. I can be funny and sarcastic trying to be funny. I do love this site because it has opened my eyes real wide to the breed. I had no idea about some of the stuff that happens with breeders and pet stores. I am a honest good hearted person and I always trust that others are the same. I have learned that some people are evil and are cash cows. I hate people like that. I am glad to have found this site in my search for the right baby for my husband and I. Thanks for trying to help everyone!!!

03-26-2008, 05:17 PM	#34
juliaw04 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 2,166	Luvnmyyorkie and Mybabyboymax- If there is anything specific you'd like me to do, just let me know! I'm here to help in anyway possible! __________________ ~ Julie, mommy to A.J and KaCee~

03-27-2008, 08:27 AM	#35
LuvnmyYorkie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Anaheim Posts: 588	I PM'd Admin about a separate section for "Intro's" and they think it is better for newbies to post in the General Discussion section. But they like the idea of the Welcoming Committee and want me to let them know what we plan on doing. I want to send out PM's (to everyone who wants to help) of a list of the newest members 2 times a week. If everyone can pick a few people to reach out and send a little PM to say hi and offer help using YT, it would help. I already have 1 newbie PM'ing me and I am helping her with where to post certain things. We also need to make it our goal (for each time/day you're on YT) to find 5 no or low repsonse threads that have been pushed back. Just a simple "Bumping this up for you!" post will do. I know a few us have already started this and I've seen each thread I bumped finally be answered. If we each do 5 of these each day, it will really help! Any more ideas you have, feel free to PM them! I also added YT Welcoming Committee to my siggy, so if you all want to do that as well, go for it! Thanks! __________________ Bella and Harley Proud Member of the Little Gentlemans Club Proud Member of the YT Welcoming Committee

03-27-2008, 08:55 AM	#36
saphire Lil' CoCo, Lotta Coffee. Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 3,115	I will help where I can, no great skills but will try to welcome new members. I often try to do it, but this board is getting sooo big It took a while for me to feel "at home" too. I think you have to respond to posts in order for the "older' members to get to know you. I found that did help in the beginning. I also have to post in the middle of the night when everyone else is up and about If I happen to be away for a few days, it's bedlam trying to catch up with the hundreds of posts - but it is fun. Sheilagh __________________ Sheilagh CoffeeAbigail-Ceana. CoCoMurfee & Winston

03-27-2008, 09:16 AM	#37
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	A word about "bumping up", this sometime just makes new threads go down the list faster. If a post is worth bumping, why not take the time to answer it. Not all posts require 10 answers. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

03-27-2008, 09:19 AM	#38
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I would be happy to help out __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

03-27-2008, 10:25 AM	#45
GoldenMilesLV Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 29	I am new here I just wanted you all to know that I am new here and have never felt unwelcomed. I do try to watch what tones I use and what I write because I don't want to be taken the wrong way. I can be funny and sarcastic trying to be funny. I do love this site because it has opened my eyes real wide to the breed. I had no idea about some of the stuff that happens with breeders and pet stores. I am a honest good hearted person and I always trust that others are the same. I have learned that some people are evil and are cash cows. I hate people like that. I am glad to have found this site in my search for the right baby for my husband and I. Thanks for trying to help everyone!!! __________________ I love my boys Miles, Buddy,Wrigley and my husband